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AMKR·Amkor Technology Inc.

$51.84
-1.55 (-2.90%)
High
$53.49
Open
$51.82
Market Cap
13.84B
52W High
$96.68
Low
$51.11
P. Close
$51.84
P/E
24.92
52W Low
$27.00
Fwd P/E
19.02
DailyIQ Est.
$77.70
Inst. Ownership
0.8%
Short Interest
3.71%
Days to Cover
2.4
Technical Score (1D)
50
NEUTRAL
News Sentiment
53
MIXED
On Oct 6, Amkor Technology’s shares rose 14.4 % over the previous month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite and the broader Electronics‑Semiconductors sector, which gained 9.3 %. The gain reflected growing investor interest and positive sentiment around the company’s chip‑packaging and test services. Zacks analysts highlighted earnings estimate revisions and the company’s market positioning as key drivers behind the recent performance. On Oct 5, the stock closed at $54.68, a decline of 2.39 % from its prior close, a move that coincided with a broader market rally. The slide was described as a short‑term negative reaction and was not linked to any new earnings guidance or operational changes. Both reports noted that the Oct 5 decline was isolated to a single day and did not signal a fundamental shift in Amkor’s outlook.
LOW TARGET
$65 +25.4%
2 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$76 +47.4%
10 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$92 +77.5%
8 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$65.00 - $92.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
3/8/7/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$77.70 (+49.9%)
Bought (1Y)
0 shares
$0
Sold (1Y)
94,671 shares
$5.8M
ALEXANDER DOUGLAS A-
Option Exercise5,000 shares2026-10-02
ALEXANDER DOUGLAS A-
Sell5,000 shares2026-10-02
ALEXANDER DOUGLAS A-
Option Exercise5,000 shares2026-10-02
ALEXANDER DOUGLAS A-
Award/Grant3.998 shares2026-09-22
ALEXANDER DOUGLAS A-
Award/Grant14.977 shares2026-09-22
74/ 100
Bullish
Overall: Bullish
✓Revenue growing year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Gross Margin
14.0%
Net Margin
5.6%
Revenue CAGR
5.6%
Current Ratio
2.27x
Debt / Equity
0.32x
Return on Equity
8.4%

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.37$0.49$0.60$0.72$0.83Q3'25Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$0.78 - -
Q3'25$0.43$0.51+19.6%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$2.0B$2.0B$2.0B$2.0B$2.1BQ3'25Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$2.1B - -
Q3'25 - $2.0B -

Market Data

AMKR Stock Snapshot

NEUTRAL50/100
$51.84−$1.55 (2.9%)
Market cap
13.84B
P/E ratio
24.9
Day range
$51.11 – $53.49
News sentiment
53/100 · Neutral
Analyst target
$76.40 (+47.4%)
Consensus
Buy · 20 analysts
52-week range+92.0% off low · -46.4% from high
$27.00$96.68
Price $51.84 DailyIQ Est. $77.70

Amkor Technology Inc. is consolidating: price is in the lower half of its 52-week range without a decisive push either way. Institutional coverage is thorough here, so shifts in analyst expectations show up in price quickly.

Reverse DCF

What growth is priced into AMKR?

RICH

At today's price, Amkor Technology Inc. needs to grow free cash flow about 61.3% a year for the next 10 years to justify its valuation at a 13.63% cost of capital. Over its actual history it has compounded free cash flow at 8.0% a year, so the market is asking for 53.4 percentage points above its own delivered rate. On that basis AMKR looks priced above what its own growth record supports.

Implied FCF growth
61.3%
Historical FCF CAGR
8.0%
Growth gap
+53.4 pts
Verdict
RICH
Discount rate (WACC)
13.63%
Beta
1.86

Behaviour On Record

What AMKR's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
59.7% 74th pct
Below its peak
-41.3%
vs 200-day average
-4.9%
Up days (1y)
51%

Amkor Technology Inc. is currently running 59.7% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against AMKR's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 74th percentile — a little above its own norm, against a typical reading of 44.8%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

AMKR is trading -41.3% below its running peak. Across 12 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -44.3%, and the deepest was -58.2% in 2015. The current pullback is therefore shallower than what this stock gives back in a typical year, which is context worth having before treating it as a dislocation.

Price sits -4.9% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 35th percentile — close to the gap it normally carries. Over the past year AMKR closed higher on 51% of sessions, and it is currently 1 session into a falling streak.

On October specifically: over 13 years of records, AMKR finished the month higher 7 of 13 times, with a median return of +4.0% and an average of +6.4%. Its strongest month historically has been November at +7.5% on average, its weakest September at -2.6%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: AMKR has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 409 of 3,267 sessions (12.5% of the time), with the largest gaps running +15.6% and -14.3%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

All figures computed from 3,268 daily closes between 2013-10-07 and 2026-10-05, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against AMKR's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of AMKR's sector?

Amkor Technology Inc. sits in the Semiconductors sector, currently ranked 1st of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (weakening). Within its narrower Semiconductors industry group, AMKR ranks 1st of 15 tracked industries, weakening.

Sector rank
#1 of 12
Sector state
Weakening
Sector rotation score
82
Industry rank
#1 of 15

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for AMKR?

CallsPuts

For Amkor Technology Inc.'s nearest expiry (2026-10-09, 2 days out), open interest is put-heavy, a defensive/bearish tilt (put/call ratio of 1.16).

Put/call ratio (2026-10-09)
1.16
Total open interest
6,939

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on AMKR?

B of A Securities most recently initiated coverage on Amkor Technology Inc. to Buy on Aug 27, 2026 with a price target of $70. Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 1 upgrade against 0 downgrades, a net bullish lean.

Latest action
B of A Securities — Buy
90-day upgrades
1
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
+1
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Aug 27, 2026B of A SecuritiesInitiatedBuy$70
Jul 28, 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainedEqual-Weight$69 → $70
Jul 28, 2026B. Riley SecuritiesMaintainedNeutral$75 → $65
Jul 28, 2026NeedhamReiteratedBuy$90
Jul 25, 2026UBSUpgradeNeutral → Buy$80 → $90
Jul 22, 2026B. Riley SecuritiesMaintainedNeutral$90 → $75
Jun 25, 2026B. Riley SecuritiesMaintainedNeutral$70 → $90
Apr 28, 2026B. Riley SecuritiesMaintainedNeutral$65 → $70
Apr 28, 2026Goldman SachsMaintainedNeutral$43 → $65
Apr 28, 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainedEqual-Weight$45 → $69
Apr 28, 2026NeedhamMaintainedBuy$65 → $90
Feb 11, 2026Goldman SachsMaintainedNeutral$38 → $43

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

53/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
MIXED

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
Amkor Technology closed the day at $53.39, down 2.27% while the broader market gained. The decline was modest compared to the S&P 500’s 0.58% rise. Investors are anticipating the company’s earnings release on October 26, 2026, which analysts expect to show a 54.9% EPS increase and a 1.54% revenue rise versus the prior year quarter. The company’s fiscal‑year outlook remains unchanged, with projected earnings of $2.60 per share and revenue of $7.64 billion. The market’s positive momentum contrasts with Amkor’s slight slide, suggesting a cautious stance ahead of the earnings announcement.
What did this article say?
Amkor Technology (AMKR) has become a frequent search topic on Zacks.com, reflecting growing investor interest. Over the past month, AMKR shares rose 14.4%, outperforming both the S&P 500 composite and the broader semiconductor sector. The article highlights that the stock’s recent performance is driven by positive earnings estimate revisions and general market enthusiasm. While no new corporate announcements are cited, the heightened visibility suggests a potential short‑term upward bias for the chip packaging and test services provider.
What did this article say?
Amkor Technology scheduled its third‑quarter 2026 financial results for October 26, 2026, following the close of trading. The company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the earnings, with recordings available afterward. The announcement is a routine earnings release with no immediate impact on guidance or market perception.
What did this article say?
Amkor Technology (AMKR) shares advanced in the morning session as a broader market rally followed weaker‑than‑expected U.S. employment data. The lower non‑farm payroll increase and higher unemployment rate eased Treasury yields, reducing discount rates for long‑term earnings in the semiconductor sector. The rally lifted high‑growth tech stocks, including AMKR, by a modest percentage. The move reflected a temporary market reaction rather than a fundamental shift in the company’s outlook.
What did this article say?
Amkor Technology ended the session at $54.14, rising 1.81% while the S&P 500 fell 0.17%. The company’s earnings estimate of $0.79 per share signals a 54.9% jump from the same quarter last year, and revenue is projected to grow 1.54% to $2.02 billion. Analysts highlighted a 12.43% monthly share increase and annual earnings of $2.60 per share on $7.64 billion revenue, up 73.33% and 13.95% respectively.
What did this article say?
Amkor Technology (AMKR) reported record second‑quarter 2026 revenues, driven by expanding advanced‑packaging capacity for AI and high‑performance computing. The company’s lower valuation relative to AXT positioned it as a more attractive investment for AI‑infrastructure exposure. AXT also posted record indium phosphide revenues, but its focus on optical communications differs from AMKR’s broader semiconductor assembly services. The comparison highlights AMKR’s stronger growth trajectory and broader market reach, reinforcing its appeal to investors seeking semiconductor upside.
What did this article say?
Amkor Technology (AMKR) has become a top search on Zacks, reflecting growing investor interest. The company’s shares have outperformed the S&P 500 and the broader semiconductor sector over the past month, rising 9% versus 1.3% and 5.9% respectively. Zacks highlights that earnings estimate revisions are the primary driver of the stock’s recent traction, suggesting analysts are revising forecasts upward. While the surge is notable, it is driven by analyst sentiment rather than a fundamental change in the business model or new contracts.
What did this article say?
Amkor Technology announced the second phase of its Arizona advanced packaging and test campus, positioning the site as the first high‑volume U.S. OSAT dedicated to advanced semiconductor packaging. The expansion is driven by strong customer demand and will increase both investment and workforce in the state, reinforcing domestic supply chains. This move signals a significant step in AMKR’s U.S. growth strategy and could materially lift its earnings outlook.
What did this article say?
Amkor Technology (AMKR) is currently ranked #1 in the Zacks Strong Buy list within the Computer and Technology sector, which is the second strongest sector overall. The article compares AMKR’s year‑to‑date returns with the broader sector, noting that the company’s performance is in line with, but not markedly superior to, its peers. No new guidance, earnings surprises, or material catalysts are disclosed, so the piece serves primarily as a performance snapshot rather than a driver of price action.

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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
1 tracked managers · $175.15M combined position · 0 adding, 0 trimming, 1 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
Citadel Advisors LLC• Hold2,031,2380.76%$175.15M2026-09-02
Q2 2026 flow:2.03M sh bought ($175.15M)0 sh sold ($0)net +2.03M sh (+$175.15M)